Sanrio Puroland

Tickets, getting there, where to eat and stay, and how to spend the hours before and after your visit.

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The large pond of Tama Central Park with its fountain, and the lawn behind under a blue sky

Guide

Things to Do Near Sanrio Puroland: A Local Guide

What to do around Sanrio Puroland at Tama Center: a free archaeology museum, a renovated park, a mall with restaurants, a hot-spring bath and a monorail to Tama Zoo, with walking times.

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The Central Gate ticket barriers of Keio Tama Center Station under a colorful stained-glass ceiling

Getting there

How to Get to Sanrio Puroland From Shinjuku

From Shinjuku, take the Keio Line to Keio Tama Center (about 30 minutes, ¥360) and walk 5 minutes. Which train to board, the Chofu split to watch for, the Odakyu option, and the walk from the gates.

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The Haneda Airport bus stop at Keio Tama Center Station

Getting there

Sanrio Puroland From Tokyo Station, Shibuya and Haneda Airport

Routes to Sanrio Puroland from Tokyo Station (via Shinjuku, about 1h10), Shibuya (Inokashira Line + Keio, ¥360) and Haneda Airport (direct airport bus, ¥2,000), with the timetable gaps to plan around.

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Puro Village and the Tree of Wisdom inside Sanrio Puroland

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Sanrio Puroland for Adults: Is It Worth Visiting?

Puroland is worth it for adults who come for the shows, the parade and character meetings, not thrill rides. What adults actually do there, shows that work without Japanese, and how to keep costs down.

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The wide brick promenade leading to Sanrio Puroland's arched entrance on a cloudy day

Itinerary

A Half Day at Sanrio Puroland and Nearby Tama

Two half-day plans for Sanrio Puroland: a morning plan from opening and an afternoon plan with the cheaper 14:00 Afternoon Passport, plus timings from Shinjuku.

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A Sanrio character lunch at Sanrio Puroland's food court

Food

Where to Eat Near Sanrio Puroland (Tama Center)

Where to eat inside Sanrio Puroland and around Tama Center: the five in-park restaurants, Cocolia's restaurant floor and food court, early breakfast options and allergy rules.

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Keio Tama Center Station's Central Gate, with a colorful stained-glass-style ceiling and pink lighting

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Sanrio Details Around Tama Center You'll Walk Past

A short walk from Tama Center Station to Puroland, spotting the Hello Kitty station decor, manhole covers, street flags and photo spots most visitors rush past.

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The entrance of LINK FOREST near Tama Center Station

Where to stay

Where to Stay Near Sanrio Puroland

Tama Center has almost no hotels since Keio Plaza Hotel Tama closed in 2023. Here are the real options: walkable LINK FOREST, Sanrio rooms in Hachioji, and monorail or Keio Line bases.

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The entrance of SANRIO CAFE Harajuku

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Hello Kitty Experiences in Tokyo Beyond Puroland

Sanrio cafes, flagship stores, Hello Kitty hotel rooms and manhole covers: where to find Hello Kitty in Tokyo outside Puroland, with hours checked on Sanrio's store locator.

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